
this light and glory. . • . The glory, or excellency, of His form, I never
saw; no one could behold it, and live; yet the body of light and glory that
enshrouded His person could be seen."—Early
Writings,
page 92.
"The rainbow about the throne is an assurance that God is true; that in
Him is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. . . . He has pledged
Himself to give heed to our cry, when we come to Him confessing our
unworthiness and sin. The honor of His throne is staked for the fulfillment
of His word to
us."—Testimonies,
vol. 8, p. 23.
6.
How extensive is the rulership of God? Ps. 103:19; Acts
17:24-27.
7.
What great lesson regarding His ,sovereignty is it necessary
for men and nations to learn? Ps. 33:10-14; Dan. 4:17, 25, 26.
NoTE.—"In the annals of human history, the growth of nations, the rise
and fall of empires, appear as if dependent on the will and prowess of man;
the shaping of events seems, to a great degree, to be determined by his
power, ambition, or caprice. But in the word of God the curtain is drawn
aside, and we behold, above, behind, and through all the play and counter-
play of human interest and power and passions, the agencies of the
All-merciful One, silently, patiently working out the counsels of His own will.
. . . The power exercised by every ruler on the earth is Heaven-imparted;
and upon his use of the power thus bestowed, his success depends.. .
"To understand these things,—to understand that 'righteousness exalteth
a nation;' that 'the throne is established by righteousness,' and `upholden by
mercy' (Prov. 14:34; 16:12; 20:28) ; to recognize the outworking of these
principles in the manifestation of His power who `removeth kings, and setteth
up kings,'—this is to understand the philosophy of
history."—Prophets and
Kings,
pages 499-502.
The Divine Majesty Veiled. From the Sight of Men
8.
What experience of Moses shows that the divine glory must
be veiled from the sight of man? Ex. 33:18-23; 34:5, 6.
9.
For what purpose did God design the sanctuary on earth?
What should be our attitude toward the place where His glory is
manifested? Ex. 25:8; Ps.
77:13.
NoTE.—"In the sanctuary of the wilderness tabernacle and of the temple
that were the earthly symbols of God's dwelling place, one apartment was
sacred to His presence. The veil inwrought with cherubim at its entrance was
not to be lifted by any hand save one. To lift that veil, and intrude unbidden
into the sacred mystery of the most holy place, was death. For above the
mercy seat dwelt the glory of the Holiest;—glory upon which no man might
look and live. On the one day of the year appointed for ministry in the
most holy place, the high priest with trembling entered God's presence, while
clouds of incense veiled the glory from his sight. Throughout the courts of
the temple every sound was hushed. . . . The host of worshipers, bowed in
silent awe, offered their petitions for God's mercy.
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